Time we had a catch-up on our favourite sport. We open with a great balance position from a 'men's pair' from the USA... ...and here's how they got into it, involving a lift, a partial somersault, a cannonball, and then a full turn very similar to a Diamidov on the parallel bars... ...balance (once he's up there, the base is mainly responsible for balance), strength, agility and endurance. Well done, boys. Here's another way into it from 'stand on shoulders' (not yet polished!) but which clearly shows the balance work the base is doing (and why the top needs to stay tight and still!): Good try, anyhow! Next how gymnasts train core strength with the aid of a weight plate and a trusty partner: Mikael is very good at one-arm 'transitions': He does sometimes use both arms, but look at the control here: ...and he loves doing jumps... Pavel S is also professional:   General handstand strength here from Bjarnsson: Cristiano R is a much younger professio

 Let's join our fit buddies in the great outdoors once again - before the summer becomes a distant memory!